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F397 HGO

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF397 HGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,940 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 78,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 78,286 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,828 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 77,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 9% (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,137 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,617 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise dust cover missing of o/s track rod

advise n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise slight play in n/s asnd o/s top ball joints

Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,675 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise dust cover missing of o/s track rod

advise n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise slight play in n/s asnd o/s top ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,709 miles

1o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking.2.oil leak to engine.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,940 miles

As previous test

Fail 14 Feb 2007 49,920 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

Rear bumper insecure

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sky Rose?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Steering rack gaiter split 217
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 196
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 179
fog lamp not working 151
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F397 HGO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 58,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Sky Rose fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F397 HGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Sky Rose typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Sky Rose is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F397 HGO registered?

F397 HGO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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